List of points

'Mary chose the better part', we read in the holy Gospel. There she is, drinking in the words of the Master. Apparently idle, she is praying and loving. Then she accompanies Jesus in his preaching through towns and villages.

Without prayer, how difficult it is to accompany him!

Engrave in your memory those words which struck you while praying, and repeat them slowly many times throughout the day.

Plagiarising the words of another writer, I will tell you that your apostolic life is worth what your prayer is worth.

If you are not a man of prayer, I don't believe in the sincerity of your intentions when you say that you work for Christ.

You have told me sometimes that you are like a clock out of order, which strikes at the wrong moment: you feel cold, dry and arid at the time of your prayer, and on the other hand, when it is least to be expected, in the street, in the midst of your daily activities, in the bustle and hubbub of the city, or in the concentrated calm of your professional work, you find yourself praying… At the wrong moment? Possibly; but don't waste those chimes of your clock. The Spirit breathes where he will.

If you only knew what you are worth!… It is Saint Paul who tells you: you have been bought 'at a great price'. And he adds: 'That is why you should use your body for the glory of God'.

Live in the presence of God and you will have supernatural life.